How Metallica Writes A Song | Artists Series S2E9 (Season Finale!) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8tQMplRr4A

Summary

### Summary
The text discusses Metallica’s unique style and how it is often summed up in one word – Masculine. It delves into various aspects of the band’s music, such as songwriting, music theory, and emotional connection with the audience. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have found correlations between personality and preferred music style, which is evident in Metallica fans‘ stereotypical traits. The text also highlights how Metallica’s drumming and harmony techniques create a distinct sound that contributes to their powerful image.

Highlights

• Metallica’s unique style can be summed up in one word – Masculine.
• Researchers have found correlations between personality and preferred music style.
• Metallica uses one-chord progressions, creating a focused and tunnel-vision like sound.

Key Takeaways

• Metallica’s drumming is unique, masculine, and heavy, with Lars Ulrich accentuating the downbeat and backbeats.
• The band’s use of one-chord progressions creates a focused and tunnel-vision like sound.
• Metallica’s lyrics don’t follow the Addiction Formula, using structures without adhering to the one-two-three rule or matching tension levels.